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• opportunity to work with the fact now for a little over 12 years, I watched them to each election cycle
• We won't replace one school above and for the special facilities right now.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• <00:24:42.799> which<00:24:43.039> relates<00:24:43.520> to year 2627 cycle
• We do anticipate, as the year ends, there are some large renewal cycles, students graduating, coming
• <00:41:52.640> um ends there some large renewal cycles um ends there some large renewal cycles
• And then finally, I'll just note the lab equipment replacement fund. That's noted in RSA 130-A:15.
• Uh that's uh equipment replacement fund.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• These buildings have a replacement value of over $11.2 billion.
• fet these buildings have a replacement fet these buildings have a replacement value<00:04:20.479
• <00:04:36.120> admin upgrades or complete replacement admin upgrades or complete replacement
• Our replacement value for all of our assets is over $1 billion.
• Our replacement value for all of our assets is over $1 billion.

Bills: HF919, HF1192, HF212, HF214

Keywords: wastewater, infrastructure, funding, Litchfield, economic development, environmental compliance, Hastings, water treatment, PFAS, nitrates, bonds, capital investment, public health, HF212, Round Lake-Brewster, Independent School District No. 2907, school construction, school building, sales tax exemption, use tax exemption

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• However, DJJ is in the process of replacing the ATD system with JCOMs, which will allow for a variety
• We've got to get upstream and break that cycle of violence.
• 02:27.040> just<01:02:27.200> take<01:02:27.359> care<01:02:27.520> of cycle
• Not just take care of cycle of violence.
• This year they are coming with an ask for $10 million each year of the budget cycle.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee first heard from the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet’s Grants Management Division on federal victim-services funding. Staff described the main grant programs they administer, including STOP VAWA, VOCA victim assistance, sexual assault services, Byrne state crisis intervention, and Project Safe Neighborhoods. They emphasized that VOCA is especially volatile because it is funded by the federal Crime Victims Fund, which has declined sharply in recent years, reducing Kentucky’s available awards and forcing cuts to state, local, and nonprofit subgrants. They also outlined steps the cabinet has taken to stabilize funding, including changing the subaward formula, aligning the grant period with the state fiscal year, subawarding one year behind the federal cycle, and retaining a reserve. Members asked about how funds reach victims, how subgrantee amounts are determined, and requested a breakdown of grant recipients and amounts; staff said they would provide that information later. The committee then received a detailed presentation from the Department of Juvenile Justice on alternatives to detention. Commissioner Randy White and staff explained that ATDs are short-term, less restrictive placements for low-risk youth, including electronic monitoring, home supervision, group homes, foster care, private child care, community programs, mentoring, evening reporting centers, and in-home wraparound services. They described the referral and approval process involving court-designated workers, detention alternative coordinators, courts, and county attorneys, and said DJJ currently has 16 ATD-related contracts, with placements, programs, and electronic monitoring among them. They also reported that between July 1, 2024, and July 30, 2025, 1,652 juveniles were involved in the process, including 168 diversion cases. Members questioned the cost of juvenile detention versus adult incarceration, whether families pay for electronic monitoring, whether there is a national model for juvenile detention, and what alternatives exist for truancy and contempt cases. DJJ said families do not generally reimburse for electronic monitoring, there is no single national model, and day treatment centers are an important alternative for some youth. The department also said it builds daily routines and wellness education into its facilities, and that more than two-thirds of its programs are evidence-based. Officials said they currently monitor vendor performance through quarterly reviews and can end contracts for poor performance, but that data tracking is still largely manual. They said the new JCOM system, now in pilot in the eastern region, should improve reporting and help identify outcomes and recidivism more effectively.

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• Adoption suspended and review cycle modified, ethnic studies requirements modified, ethnic studies requirements
• It would continue a cycle of silence that has lasted for too long.
• It would continue<00:53:33.440> a<00:53:33.480> cycle<00:53:33.840> of<00:53:33.960
• > silence<00:53:34.400> that<00:53:34.520> has continue a cycle of silence that
• has continue a cycle of silence that has lasted<00:53:35.160> for<00:53:35.320> too<00:

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 29 was heard in committee as a proposal to suspend adoption of the revised social studies standards, push implementation to 2030-31, repeal the requirement to embed ethnic studies across all standards, and cancel related appropriations. The bill sponsor argued Minnesota schools should focus on basic academic achievement and that ethnic studies requirements add burdens and distract from reading, math, and science. The chair moved the bill to the Committee on Education Finance after opening the hearing and then took extensive public testimony. Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters of HF 29, including Katherine Kersten, Deanna Moose, Kendall Qualls, Hillary Swanson, and Diane Smith, argued the ethnic studies framework is ideological, overly focused on race, insufficiently transparent, and costly in professional development time; several said it would divide students or burden teachers. Some supporters also claimed the standards or framework promote activism, critical race theory, or racial stratification. Opponents, including Mark Westfall, Crystal Johnson, Jim Grathwol, Marcus Penny, Claude Sigman, and Courtney Major, said the standards are inclusive, research-based, and designed to help students understand multiple perspectives, civic life, and the contributions of diverse Minnesotans. They emphasized that ethnic studies can improve engagement, critical thinking, and representation, and that teachers should be trusted to implement the standards. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided. The only formal action noted was the chair’s motion to re-refer House File 29 to the Committee on Education Finance.

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• So we're seeking to replace those monies as well.
• So we're needing, we're seeking to replace those monies as well.
• We do have here the information of tabulator replacement software.
• So that's why we're looking to replace them.
• So that's why we're looking to replace them.

Bills: HB1

Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting

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• We must give them a path to reintegration to not perpetuate a cycle of oppression.
• Even with this being the case, cycles of violence and trauma are not inevitable.
• demonstrated that with meaningful and sustainable investment, initiatives focused on interrupting this cycle
• I know firsthand the impact of criminalization, as my son spent 11 years cycling in and out of prison
• Fentanyl is replacing heroin in the drug supply, and it's being added to other drugs as well, and we

Summary: The committee heard several public safety and criminal justice bills. AB 837 by Assemblymember Davies would add ketamine transportation to existing drug trafficking law; supporters, including district attorneys and peace officer groups, said it would address a growing and dangerous drug trend, while opponents argued increased penalties do not reduce drug supply and can worsen health harms. The bill was approved on a due-pass-as-amended vote and sent to Appropriations. AB 352 by Assemblymember Pacheco would make threats against judges and court commissioners an aggravating factor in sentencing; judicial and law enforcement groups supported it as a response to rising threats, while ACLU and criminal justice advocates said existing law already covers threats and the bill is unnecessary. It also passed to Appropriations. The committee then took up AB 938 by Assemblymember Bonta, which expands vacatur and affirmative-defense relief for survivors of human trafficking, intimate partner violence, and sexual violence, including for some violent offenses. Survivors and advocates testified that the bill would allow people coerced into crimes to tell their full stories and seek relief, while district attorneys and sheriffs warned it could sweep too broadly and affect public safety. The chair and several members strongly supported the measure, and it passed as amended to Appropriations. AB 475 by Assemblymember Wilson would make prison work assignments voluntary and is tied to a broader effort to remove involuntary servitude language from the state constitution; supporters framed it as a rehabilitation and dignity issue, while one member objected to the premise and cited the defeat of a related ballot measure. The bill was voted out to Appropriations but left on call pending additional votes. Assemblymember Lowenthal presented AB 704, which would allow people convicted of low-level offenses before age 26 to petition to seal and destroy records after a waiting period. Supporters said the bill addresses the limits of expungement in the digital age and recognizes young adult brain development; prosecutors and police groups raised Brady/disclosure concerns and objected to treating 18- to 25-year-olds like children. The committee debated those issues at length before sending the bill to Appropriations. Lowenthal also presented AB 812, which would expand resentencing opportunities for incarcerated firefighters who serve on conservation fire crews; supporters emphasized rehabilitation, wildfire response, and reduced recidivism, and the hearing continued with support testimony and the start of opposition testimony as the transcript ended.

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• didn't... they did not, and so basically they had billed for their amount, and because of the billing cycle
• , everything was based on that one year in which the billing cycle came.
• that one double billing. ...so basically they had billed for their amount, and because of the billing cycle
• , everything was based on that one year in which the billing cycle came.
• supplemented and did not replace supplemented and did not replace existing<01:09:33.440> processes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I was initially appointed on 20 March 2024 to replace an expiring member's term that ended on 15 September
• I was initially appointed on 20 March 2024 to replace an expiring member's term that ended on 15 September
• And then I'm happy to say that we have a number of recommendations that are in this year's cycle and
• incoming cycles that also include state agencies that are looking at innovative approaches to care and
• DJJ is in the process of replacing the DJJ-owned and operated detention booking system, which supports

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:03 Roll Call: 00:00:09 Agency Updates: 00:01:44 Juvenile Justice Advisory Board Update: 00:03:36 Department of Juvenile Justice Update: 00:23:10, 958, all

Summary: The Juvenile Justice Oversight Council approved the minutes from its November 8, 2024 meeting and welcomed new member Representative Nick Wilson. The council also heard an update from the Administrative Office of the Courts on a school attendance awareness campaign aimed at reducing truancy referrals to court, and a member requested a future, more detailed presentation on truancy trends. The council then received an update from the Juvenile Justice Advisory Board from Dr. David Frink and Elsie Berger. They described the board’s membership, meeting schedule, public access, annual report and three-year plan, and its role in helping Kentucky remain compliant with federal juvenile justice requirements so the state can receive Title II funding. They said the board reviews grant applications for community-based services, substance use, and early intervention programs, with about $584,000 in federal funds this year and a little over $600,000 expected next year. Members asked about participation, board vacancies, and how to engage with the board, and the presenters emphasized the importance of statewide representation and community input. The Department of Juvenile Justice then provided a broader update through Commissioner Randy White and Deputy Secretary Mona Wamik. White said DJJ is under an ongoing U.S. Department of Justice investigation focused on conditions in detention facilities, including use of force, isolation, abuse, mental health care, and special education, and said the department has cooperated with repeated information requests and site visits. He also reviewed recent legislative and administrative changes, including 2023 Senate Bill 162, regional detention planning, facility segregation requirements, staffing and salary investments, improved staffing levels, reduced mental health vacancies, and training efforts related to security threat groups. He said DJJ has made progress but continues to work on staffing, safety, and facility improvements.

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• I don't want to open up a can of worms, but last year, last budget cycle, there was confusion about the
• I believe it's at the next cycle.
• And is there a case where a charter may have closed mid-school year or, you know, mid-funding cycle,
• And is there a case where a charter may have closed mid-school year or, you know, mid-funding cycle,
• Fund was a fund that was, I don't know, invented by the legislature in 2017 as part of the budget cycle

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Department of Education’s Bureau of Wellness and Nutrition presented an overview of the school meal and child nutrition programs it administers, including the National School Lunch Program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), After School Snack Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food Service Program, and Special Milk Program. Staff explained which programs are federally funded through USDA, which have state matching funds, and how reimbursement rates are set for different programs and fiscal years. They also walked the committee through a packet showing reimbursement tables, state and federal funding totals, and eligibility data. Members focused much of their questioning on how state and federal reimbursements work for lunch and breakfast, why lunch is shown as a state match while breakfast has meal-based breakdowns, and how the department allocates funds in the budget. The department explained that lunch uses a set state match tied to federal requirements, while breakfast reimbursement is based on meals served. They also reviewed FY 22-24 funding trends, noting higher federal spending during COVID-era waivers and lower amounts as those waivers ended. A committee member asked for the data in Excel and the department agreed to provide it. The discussion also covered summer meal programs and the distinction between the Summer Food Service Program and Summer EBT. Staff explained that SFSP provides meals at approved open or closed sites, while Summer EBT is a separate DHHS-run benefit program that provides funds to families; the two programs coordinate through data sharing but are not the same. Members also discussed CEP, with staff explaining that New Hampshire currently has three schools participating, that the qualifying threshold was reduced from 40% to 25% identified students, and that districts must cover the non-federal share with non-federal funds. No votes or formal actions were taken during the meeting.

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• scrolling, watching, liking, and sharing, and do this so consistently that they find it hard to break the cycle
• scrolling, watching, liking, and sharing, and do this so consistently that they find it hard to break the cycle
• And on our side, Ben Freeze, who replaced Jonathan Cotter, who has left the legislature—great guy to
• our side And on our side Ben<01:33:24.880> Freeze<01:33:25.440> who<01:33:26.000> replaced
• Ben Freeze who replaced Ben Freeze who replaced Jonathan<01:33:28.000> Cotter<01:33:28.400

Bills: HF4502, HF3388, HF4106, HF400, HF4138, HF4118, HF4203

Keywords: trusted contact, financial exploitation, elder abuse, elder financial abuse, fraud prevention, financial institution, banking, credit union, broker-dealer, account security, dormant account, consumer protection, scam, suspicious activity, protective services, law enforcement reporting, Minnesota Statutes chapter 45A, HF3388, Minnesota premium security plan, reinsurance

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• 22.160> to<00:07:22.720> purports<00:07:23.280> to Again, this bill is not to replace
• planning to upgrade, and we are in the process of putting out an RFP for the system, and we plan to replace
• planning to upgrade, and we are in the process of putting out an RFP for the system, and we plan to replace
• 664:6, as effective January 1, 2025, requires nine itemized statements over the two-year election cycle
• Then there’s a gap to early June before the reporting cycle begins again.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I do not replace licensed medical care.
• I do not replace licensed medical care.
• I work replace licensed medical care.
• replace important access to our medical<01:16:13.040> systems.
• And also that it does not replace medical care.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The other part of the cycle that I just want to address is the fact that the criminalization of poverty
• The other part of the cycle that I just want to address is the fact that the criminalization of poverty
• And the Lifeline program is really about reversing that cycle, turning it back in the other direction
• of poverty where now she has a cycle of poverty where now she has a credit<00:19:32.600> card
• <00:19:44.600> and<00:19:44.760> try<00:19:44.919> to interrupt these cycles

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The military cannot replace. what's going to be occurring over that time.
• system into the public arena many years ago, I realized that people have to live off of a two-year cycle
• That type of thinking is inevitable when you're on a two-year cycle.
• And the goal is to shorten the regulatory cycle so that we can get innovation to market faster.
• That timeline is inconsistent with grant cycles.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• And to be clear, this bill does not mandate curriculum, change instructional practice, or replace educator
• SB 1147 replaces that standard with nearly a thousand district-level judgments.
• SB 1147 undermines what the governor said was locked in, breaks a deal negotiated in 2024, and replaces
• next question is that if this financial literacy course meets UC A to G requirements, can it be replacing
• I understand that there are numerous bills moving through the legislative cycle that you all are probably

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard SB 1067, which would require annual math screening for students in kindergarten through second grade beginning in 2028-29 to identify early numeracy difficulties and connect students to evidence-based support. Senator Weber and supporters, including EdVoice and UC Davis researcher Dr. Charles Wilkes, argued that California’s math outcomes are too low and that early screening is a quick, developmentally appropriate tool that would not mandate curriculum or high-stakes testing. Opponents, including the California Mathematics Council, county superintendents, and CTA, said the bill adds a mandate without funding, could narrow instruction, and may lead to premature labeling or deficit-based thinking. Committee members discussed how the screeners would work and whether they would identify disabilities or simply flag students needing further assessment; the bill was left on call due to lack of quorum at the time of the hearing. SB 1110 was also presented as a child care subsidy administration measure that would stabilize funding for alternative payment programs and better distinguish administrative overhead from direct family services. Senator Becker and witnesses from the Child Care Resource Center and Every Child California said the bill would help providers manage enrollment, compliance, staffing, and payment timelines as the state transitions to enrollment-based funding. No opposition testimony was offered, and the bill received a favorable committee comment, but no vote was taken because quorum had not yet been established. The committee then heard SB 1374, which would allow public higher education institutions to seek temporary restraining orders on their own behalf when they face credible threats of violence not directed at a specific person. CSU and San Diego State University representatives described incidents where threats against a campus could not be addressed through current restraining-order law, and said the bill would close that gap and improve campus safety. There was no opposition testimony, and the bill was left on call pending quorum. Later, the committee discussed SB 1321, which would direct the State Auditor to review remedial education and student preparedness at selected UC and CSU campuses after a UC San Diego report showed a sharp decline in incoming students’ math preparation. Supporters, including the author and a community college union representative, said the audit would help identify the scope of basic-skills gaps and inform policy. Some members raised concerns about bypassing the usual audit-request process, but the bill was placed on hold for absent members. The committee also heard SB 1086 on microschools, which would direct model ordinances and statutory definitions for these small learning settings; after extensive questioning about definitions, oversight, and local land-use issues, the bill was moved on a do-pass motion to Senate Appropriations and placed on call. Finally, SB 1181 was presented as a limited pilot program to allow Central Valley schools to communicate with regional threat assessment centers about credible safety concerns, with the author and a victim’s mother describing it as a prevention tool after a student homicide; committee members expressed support for stronger coordination and guardrails, and the bill was discussed further as the hearing continued.

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• And to be clear, this bill does not mandate curriculum, change instructional practice, or replace educator
• SB 1147 replaces that standard with nearly a thousand district-level judgments.
• SB 1147 undermines what the governor said was locked, breaks a deal negotiated in 2024, and replaces
• next question is that if this financial literacy course meets UC A to G requirements, can it be replacing
• I understand that there are numerous bills moving through the legislative cycle that you all are probably

Summary: The committee heard SB 1067, which would require annual math screening for kindergarten through second grade students beginning in 2028-29 to identify early numeracy difficulties and connect students to evidence-based supports. Senator Weber and supporters, including EdVoice, UC Davis researcher Charles Wilkes, and several education and community advocates, argued that California’s math performance is too low and that early screening would help close gaps before they widen. Opponents, including the California Mathematics Council, county superintendents, and the CTA, said the bill could narrow instruction, overemphasize deficit-based measures, and should instead be paired with stronger investments in teacher training and implementation of the California Mathematics Framework. Committee members generally expressed support for the bill’s goals while discussing how the screener would work and what kinds of follow-up supports would be needed. The committee also heard SB 1110 on child care subsidy administration, which would restructure funding for alternative payment programs and core contracts as the state moves to enrollment-based funding. Supporters said the bill would stabilize child care providers, improve payment timelines, and better reflect the administrative work of enrolling families and managing services; there was no opposition testimony. SB 1374, supported by the CSU and UC systems, would allow public higher education institutions to seek temporary restraining orders when credible threats are directed at a campus rather than a specific person. Supporters described recent campus threats that created safety concerns but did not fit current restraining-order law; there was no opposition. Senator Nilo presented SB 1321, which would direct the State Auditor to review remedial course use and student preparedness at selected UC and CSU campuses after a UC San Diego report showed a sharp decline in incoming students’ math readiness. Supporters argued the audit would help identify gaps in college readiness and the effects of K-12 changes, while some members raised concerns about bypassing the usual legislative audit process; the bill was held on call. The committee then took up SB 1086 on microschools, which would define microschools and direct model ordinances for local land-use regulation. Supporters said it would create a clearer path for small, individualized learning communities, but several members questioned whether the concept was sufficiently defined and whether the state had enough information to draft model ordinances; the bill was also placed on call after a quorum was established. Finally, SB 1181 was presented as a limited pilot program in Central Valley counties to connect schools with regional threat assessment centers when credible safety concerns arise. The author and supporters, including the mother of a student killed in a shooting and several students, said it would improve early intervention and communication; committee members raised privacy and federal-sharing concerns but indicated support, and the bill was moved forward on a vote once quorum was present.

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• You can't replace the part unless you own the STC.
• If you replace it with something other than the people that own the STC your aircraft is no longer airworthy
• Contracted operators, by contrast, are obligated to replace or repair aircraft quickly, once, uh, excuse
• Uh, engine replacements, all, all the things, and, and you're stuck with the technology when you buy
• But the state of Texas is on a two-year budget cycle.

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• institutions, with the intent to study new and more transparent funding mechanisms and ultimately replace
• raise, no one has an appetite to give them a raise for several more sessions, and we end up in that cycle
• list of books exempt from Section 33.026(f), including those already in the library that are being replaced
• list of books exempt from Section 33.026(f), including those already in the library that are being replaced
• He noted that once a book has been challenged, overruled, and replaced, it cannot come up for any other

Summary: The House met in a late-session floor session that began with prayer, pledges, quorum, and a series of excused absences and Senate messages reporting action on numerous bills, conference committee appointments, and conference reports. Members also adopted a memorial resolution honoring Mark James Hanna, a Capitol lobbyist and advocate for nurses, and a congratulatory resolution for Rishi Tarumalasetti, an eighth-grade civics bee winner from Katy. The chamber also received and recorded a parliamentary colloquy about an unusual Senate request on SB 293, with the Chair stating the House could not recede from only part of its amendments and could not suspend the rules because the bill had not been returned from the Senate. The bulk of the session was devoted to taking up conference committee reports and related procedural resolutions, especially the state budget. The House adopted a resolution allowing the SB 1 conferees to go outside the normal bounds, then adopted the SB 1 conference report on a 107-21 vote. Debate on the budget centered on public education funding, tax relief, health care, corrections pay, and judicial compensation, with supporters calling it a responsible compromise and opponents arguing it was overly expansive and insufficient on property tax relief. The House also adopted a technical correction resolution tying judicial pay increases in SB 1 to the House version of SB 293, and members discussed at length the relationship between judicial salaries and legislative pensions. The chamber then adopted a long series of conference reports on measures covering topics such as school library review and book challenges (SB 13), SNAP restrictions on sweetened drinks and candy (SB 379), hospital price transparency (SB 331), nursing home accountability (SB 457), school district personnel compensation conflicts (HB 3372), property notice rules (HB 2011), research and development tax credits (SB 2018), and several other bills affecting elections, permits, education, and criminal justice. Most reports passed by wide margins, though some drew significant opposition, especially SB 13 and SB 379. The House also granted several Senate requests for conference committees and introduced additional resolutions to suspend conferee limits on various bills as the session moved toward adjournment.

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• Okay, now take out the C, replace it with a B. What's the difference there in how you, it's.
• Chairman, but the audience might be that it replaces the star test with a shorter test that is better
• The replacement will... monitor growth over student progress over time by testing student learning in
• You said that that would replace the STAAR test? Right.
• That cycle has been broken.

Bills: SB451, SB762, SB1490, SB1262, SB1459, SB1750, SB1962, SB2252, SB2253, SB2365

Keywords: instructional materials, public schools, Education Code, adoption, rejected materials, local funds, open educational resources, Texas Education Code, school districts, open enrollment charter schools, funding restrictions, environmental regulation, business compliance, local authority, economic development, state preemption, local control, open education resources, SB 762, Texas public schools